Policies, Accessibility and Etiquette

Entry Policies

Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable

It is a Canada Running Series policy that no refund of entry fees will be issued nor will any transfer be made to other events. It is the responsibility of the entrant to pick up their packet from registration. Packets will not be mailed prior to or after the event. After the event has taken place T-shirts may not be available, and prior to the event are available on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

Due to the steep hills and narrow paths, we do not encourage participants requiring the use of a wheelchair to register for the following events:

Modo Spring Run-off Vancouver 8k

Harry's Spring Run-off 8k & 5k

Oasis ZooRun 10k, 5k & Cub run

Accessible Customer Service Feedback

If you require an alternate assistive device or have any questions or comments with respect to the Accessible Customer Service or registration process offered by Canada Running Series, please contact us at
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Etiquette

General Etiquette

Check your registration information carefully; if a correction needs to be made, contact
at least 3 weeks prior to the event date. After this date, please see the Help Desk at packet pickup to make the correction.

Read the emails you have been sent from the Canada Running Series, many of your questions will be answered.

All participants have a collective responsibility to keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Arrive early on race day, especially if you are picking up your race package. Remember that there are thousands of people going through the same process; parking, baggage check, bathroom, etc.

For the safety of all participants, baby carriers, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles and wheeled devices are not permitted in any of the Canada Running Series races. You will NOT be permitted to start the race.

Pin your race bib on your front so it is visible for race officials and photographers.

Age category prizing is awarded based on Chip Time. Corral changes can be done via email to
at least 3 weeks prior or at the Help Desk during packet pickup or on race day.

Race Etiquette

Line up in your assigned corral based on how fast you plan to run or walk the event. Slower participants should position themselves at the back of the corral.

If you need to shed layers of clothing at the start of the race, tie them around your waist or put them on the side of the road where no one will trip over them. If you drop your clothing, don't expect to get it back. We will collect all discarded clothing and donate it to charity.

Run or walk no more than two abreast.

If you are walking in a group, stay to the back of the pack and walk two abreast.

If you want to pass someone, say “excuse me” or “on your left” and pass on the left.

If you hear someone say “excuse me” or “on your left”, move to the right and allow the person to pass without blocking their effort.

If you need to stop for any reason (tie your shoe, stretch, etc.), put your hand up to alert those behind you and move to the side of the road.

Yield the right of way to all police and emergency vehicles. Yield the course to wheelchair athletes, as you can change direction or stop more quickly than they can (especially on a downhill).

If you are wearing headphones, please keep them at a low volume so you can hear instructions from race officials and/or emergency personnel.

Bodily functions are a fact of life. If you need to spit, blow your nose, etc., move to the side of the road and do it there.

Don't put loose change in your jacket pocket — it is very distracting for other runners around you.

Aid Station Etiquette

When approaching a hydration station, move to the side of the road, grab your fluid/nutritional needs and keep moving. There will be multiple hydration tables so if the first table is busy KEEP MOVING.

Throw your used cup to the side of the road as close to the hydration station as possible. Drop your cup down by your waist so you don't hit/splash another participant.

If you plan to stop at the aid station, move past the tables and pull off to the side of the road.

If you see someone in distress on the course, report their bib number to the aid station and let them know where you saw them (if it is serious, consider staying with the person).

Finish Line Etiquette

As you approach the finish line, if you are listening to something on your headphones, please turn it off so that you can hear the instructions through the finish chute.

Follow the instructions of the race officials in the finish chute.

The course and finish area are closed for registered participants only. Please DO NOT bring your friends, family and/or children through the finish chute with you.

Once you have crossed the finish line be considerate of those behind you and keep moving forward until you exit the finish chute.

Plan to meet family and friends outside the finish chute at a pre-determined location. The finish area is a very busy place, choose a specific location to meet (friends & family area, specific sponsor tent, etc.). Do NOT plan to meet them within the finish chute, you will be asked to move along.

Spectator Etiquette

Please be respectful of all participants and stay behind the fencing at both the start & finish areas. We appreciate that you want to be with your runner or meet them as soon as possible, however these are very busy areas which must be designated for Runners Only.

Completing a race of any distance is physically taxing and participants can't predict how their body will react. Please refrain from allowing children to finish the race with the runners, for their safety and the safety of the other participants.

Spectators have the ability to influence the participant experience. Please keep this in mind when preparing signs and cheering words of encouragement.

Please remember that our events are staffed primarily by volunteers, but there is always a race official nearby. If you have ideas for improving an event or concerns you would like to address, share them with the race official in a positive and productive manner. Feedback is also much appreciated through our post-event surveys or by email at
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